How to Fix Crashing on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Image Credits: Warhorse Studios, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (KCD2)

If KCD2 keeps crashing, you’re not alone. Good news? Most crashes are fixable with some simple tweaks. Here’s a step-by-step guide that might stop the game from quitting before you do (listed in no particular order).

Verify Game Files

Let Steam do a quick check.

• Go to Steam > Library > Right-click KCD2 > Properties.

• Click Installed Files > Verify Integrity of Game Files.

• Steam will fix anything that’s broken or missing.

Run the Game as Administrator

Sometimes the game just needs permission to behave.

• Go to Steam > Right-click KCD2 > Manage > Browse Local Files.

• Find the game’s .exe file, right-click it > Properties > Compatibility.

• Check Run this program as an administrator > Click Apply.

Optional: Also try checking Disable Full Screen Optimization or running in Windows 8 compatibility mode.

Update Your Graphics Driver (Clean Install)

Outdated or glitchy drivers = instant crash city.

• For NVIDIA users: Go to NVIDIA’s site > download the latest driver > choose Custom Installation > check Perform a Clean Install.

• For AMD users: Do the same on AMD’s site. Uninstall the old driver first if possible.

Install Visual C++ Files

This one’s easy and actually works.

• Go to Microsoft’s site and download both x86 and x64 versions of the Visual C++ Redistributables (2015–2022).

• Run both files. Click Repair if it shows up, or Install if it doesn’t.

• Restart your computer. Yes, this step is required. No, you can’t skip it.

Try Launch Options (DX11 or DX12)

This helps if the game and your system aren’t speaking the same language.

• Go to Steam > Right-click KCD2 > Properties > Launch Options.

• Type in -dx11 and launch the game.

• Still crashing? Try -d3d11 or -dx12.

Lower Graphics Settings

If you can get into the game, try this:

• Set everything to Low or Medium.

• Disable V-Sync.

• If you’re using multiple monitors, unplug the extras and run with just one.

Increase Virtual Memory

Your PC might need more breathing room.

• Open System > Advanced System Settings > Performance Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory.

• Uncheck Automatically manage paging file size.

• Set custom size:

  • Initial size: 1.5 x your RAM in MB

  • Max size: 3 x your RAM in MB

• Click Set, then OK, and restart your computer.

Disable Overlays and Background Apps

Overlays are nice. Until they crash your game.

• Turn off Steam Overlay: Steam > Right-click KCD2 > Properties > General > Uncheck Steam Overlay.

• Close Discord, GeForce Experience, MSI Afterburner, etc.

• Do a Clean Boot: Search System Configuration, go to Services, check Hide Microsoft Services, then disable the rest. Restart.

Update BIOS (For Certain Intel CPUs)

Only do this if your game tells you to.

• If you have an Intel 13th or 14th Gen CPU and see a BIOS warning, go to your motherboard’s official website.

• Download and install the latest BIOS update. Follow instructions carefully.

• Pro tip: Plug your PC in. Don’t do BIOS updates on low battery.

Reinstall the Game (Last Resort)

If nothing else works…

• Uninstall KCD2 via Steam.

• Delete the leftover game folder.

• Reinstall on your C: drive (or a different SSD). Avoid external drives.

Final Blurb

KCD2 crashing can feel like the game’s medieval punishment for something you didn’t do. But with a little effort, it can run smooth as butter (or at least not crash every 3 minutes). Follow these steps, and hopefully, you’ll be back in the mud and sword fights where you belong.

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